White Plains City PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

167,407

0.0305% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

41.9

1.95% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

6.95%

0.856% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$123,735

0.738% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$612,800

1.95% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

79,294

2.92% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, White Plains City PUMA, NY had a population of 167k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $123,735. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of White Plains City PUMA, NY grew from 167,356 to 167,407, a 0.0305% increase and its median household income grew from $122,828 to $123,735, a 0.738% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in White Plains City PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.93%), Other (Hispanic) (9.68%), and White (Hispanic) (7.81%).

32.3% of the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89% of the residents in White Plains City PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY are Mercy College (2,626 degrees awarded in 2020), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,679 degrees), and The College of Westchester (211 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in White Plains City PUMA, NY was $612,800, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in White Plains City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.8 minutes. The average car ownership in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

White Plains City PUMA, NY borders Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Orangetown, Clarkstown (South) & Ramapo (Southeast) Towns PUMA, NY, Westchester County (Northwest) PUMA, NY, Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, Westchester County (Southeast) PUMA, NY, Yonkers City PUMA, NY, and New Rochelle & Mount Vernon Cities PUMA, NY.

Population & Diversity

White Plains City PUMA, NY is home to a population of 167k people, from which 89% are citizens. As of 2020, 25.9% of White Plains City PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (43.4k people).

In 2020, there were 5.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.4k people) in White Plains City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 17.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in White Plains City PUMA, NY are Spanish (26,103 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,510 households), and Italian (2,426 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

86,993

Women

52%

80,157

Men

48%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 167,150 inhabitants, with 48% men, and 52% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

89%

2020 Citizenship

88.8%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 89% of White Plains City PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in White Plains City PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in White Plains City PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.4k ± 1.99k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
17.5k ± 1.5k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 1.12k

20.5%

Hispanic Population

34.3k people

20.5% of the people in White Plains City PUMA, NY are hispanic (34.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in White Plains City PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,348 ± 1,406 people
India
3,010 ± 1,335 people
Dominican Republic
2,690 ± 1,263 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of White Plains City PUMA, NY was Mexico, the natal country of 3,348 White Plains City PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 3,010 and Dominican Republic with 2,690.

Foreign-Born Population

25.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

43.4k people

25.4%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

42.5k people

As of 2020, 25.9% of White Plains City PUMA, NY residents (43.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 25.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in White Plains City PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
26,103 households (16.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,510 households (2.22%)
Italian
2,426 households (1.53%)

32.3% of the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in White Plains City PUMA, NY was Spanish. 16.5% of the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,132 ± 241
Gulf War (2001-)
664 ± 301
World War II
548 ± 178

White Plains City PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of White Plains City PUMA, NY employs 79.3k people. The largest industries in White Plains City PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (7,110 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,543 people), and Construction (3,967 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($304,255), Spectator sports ($281,414), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($277,812).

Males in White Plains City PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.57 times higher than the average income of females, which is $93,902. The income inequality in White Plains City PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.524, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,970

Women

46.6%

42,324

Men

53.4%

The workforce of White Plains City PUMA, NY in 2020 was 79,294 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in White Plains City PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

79.3k

2020 Value

−2.92%

1 Year decline

± −2.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in White Plains City PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −2.92%, from 81.7k employees to 79.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in White Plains City PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,981 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (2,782 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,647 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of White Plains City PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

79.3k

2020 Value

−2.92%

1 Year decline

± −2.92%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in White Plains City PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −2.92%, from 81.7k employees to 79.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in White Plains City PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,110 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,543 people), and Construction (3,967 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of White Plains City PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in White Plains City PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$80,026

Median earning men ± $3,961

$55,529

Median earning women ± $3,114

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($156,012), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($120,168), and Public Administration ($112,687).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($112,958), Information ($100,879), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,721).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in White Plains City PUMA, NY awarded 4,720 degrees. The student population of White Plains City PUMA, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 7,447 male students and 13,494 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in White Plains City PUMA, NY are Hispanic or Latino (1,662 and 35.6%), followed by White (1,305 and 28%), Black or African American (1,084 and 23.2%), and Unknown (328 and 7.03%).

The largest universities in White Plains City PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Mercy College (2,626 and 55.6%), SUNY Westchester Community College (1,679 and 35.6%), and The College of Westchester (211 and 4.47%).

The most popular majors in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY are General Business Administration & Management (578 and 12.2%), Humanistic Studies (445 and 9.43%), and Registered Nursing (386 and 8.18%).

The median tuition cost in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $19,578.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in White Plains City PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 20,941 (35.6% men and 64.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 20,941 students enrolled in White Plains City PUMA, NY, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 8,324 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
222 degree-majors awarded
General Social Sciences
190 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
332 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 222 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Westchester County (Central)--White Plains City PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mercy College
2,626 degrees awarded
SUNY Westchester Community College
1,679 degrees awarded
The College of Westchester
211 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mercy College with 2,626 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 1,512 men were awarded degrees from institutions in White Plains City PUMA, NY, which is 0.471 times less than the 3,208 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,662 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1,305 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($21,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.519% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.62% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of White Plains City PUMA, NY in 2020 were Graduate Degree (39.4k), Bachelors Degree (35.3k), and High School or Equivalent (21.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in White Plains City PUMA, NY was $612,800 in 2020, which is 2.67 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $625,000 to $612,800, a 1.95% decrease. The homeownership rate in White Plains City PUMA, NY is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in White Plains City PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 33.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in White Plains City PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in White Plains City PUMA, NY is $123,735. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in White Plains City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$612,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$13,267

$40,596

Median Property Taxes

±$1,310

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In White Plains City PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in White Plains City PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.3%

Homeownership

2020

61%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 65.3% of the housing units in White Plains City PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in White Plains City PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in White Plains City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in White Plains City PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$123,735

Median Household Income

± $3,092

62.2k

Number of Households

± 1,755

In 2020, the median household income of the 62.2k households in White Plains City PUMA, NY grew to $123,735 from the previous year's value of $122,828.

The following chart displays the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.524

2020 Wage GINI in White Plains City PUMA, NY

0.532

2019 Wage GINI in White Plains City PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in White Plains City PUMA, NY was 0.524 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.54% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for White Plains City PUMA, NY was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in White Plains City PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in White Plains City PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (53.1%)
Public Transit (21.7%)
Worked At Home (11.4%)

In 2020, 53.1% of workers in White Plains City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (21.7%) and those who worked at home (11.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in White Plains City PUMA, NY have a longer commute time (33.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.36% of the workforce in White Plains City PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in White Plains City PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in White Plains City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in White Plains City PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.95% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in White Plains City PUMA, NY (11.4k out of 164k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in White Plains City PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of White Plains City PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 60.9% on employee plans, 9.78% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 0.251% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1194 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1219 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1174 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 329 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,194 patients per year. This represents a 2.05% decrease from the previous year (1,219 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.9% were men and 53.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.02%

Uninsured

60.9%

Employer Coverage

9.78%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

0.251%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in White Plains City PUMA, NY declined by 8.64% from 5.5% to 5.02%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in White Plains City PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.